Brighten the holidays by making your health and safety a priority. Take steps to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy during this holiday season. Stay hydrated. Not only does water keep you hydrated, it helps regulate body temperature and is essential to keeping your body functioning properly. Water will boost your immune […]
The holiday season is not only for rejoicing but also a time of reflection. While preparing for a joyous holiday celebration with friends and family, stop and reflect on the blessings in your life and be aware of those who are not so fortunate. While shopping for gifts and preparing for gatherings with loved ones, […]
Income and insurance shouldn’t be a factor in a woman’s battle with breast cancer, and that’s why Prime Women Media is proud to share the inspirational story of how The Bridge Breast Network is providing free breast cancer screening and treatment. (0:00) Terry Wilson-Gray: Cancer survivor, mother, Executive Director, Bridge Breast Network (0:48) How a […]
Terry Wilson Grary was interviewed by NBC DFW (Texas Today) to talk about the Bridge Breast Network for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Watch the Video At The Bridge Breast Network they are providing access to diagnostic and other treatments for breast cancer to uninsured and underinsured women.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Give back to the BBN while doing your shopping on Amazon. For every dollar donated, BBN clients receive nearly 10 times that amount in medical care. Add BBN as your charitable organization by following the steps below: Sign in to amazon.com on your desktop or mobile phone browser. On […]
One common myth or rumor is that antiperspirants and deodorants can cause breast cancer, but there is no evidence of a link between the two. Both the American Cancer Society and National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. provide excellent information on why this is a common myth. Please visit the links below to research the topic […]
There are several risk factors for breast cancer other than genetics. According to the CDC, there are some factors that are in our control such as diet, physical activity, and alcohol consumption. Below is an article from the CDC detailing the factors we cannot and can control. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/risk_factors.htm https://youtu.be/JAVV-Hmp9o8
There are different types of mammograms that women get to check for breast cancer. A screening mammogram is a preventative action that can be used to check for breast cancer in women that have no signs or symptoms. A diagnostic mammogram is a mammogram that can check for breast cancer after a lump or other […]
According to the American Cancer Society’s estimates for 2022, approximately 287,850 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women and 43,250 women will die from breast cancer. Breast cancer rates in the last few years have been on the rise due to missed screenings during the pandemic. Breast cancer did not stop because […]
October marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 264,000 women and 2,400 men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women. Screening mammograms can be […]